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Mataro

Red wine grape variety

Mataro — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black plum, blackberry, garrigue herbs. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninHigh
BodyFull
AlcoholHigh
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for black-plum/blackberry with savory herb edge.
  • Check full body and high tannin/alcohol for warm-climate structure.

Confidence signals

  • Dark-fruit savory mourvedre-line cue
  • High tannin/full-bodied frame

Aromas

Signature

black plumblackberrygarrigue herbs

Common

pepperearthsmoke

Occasional

game

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Barossa Valley · McLaren Vale · South Australia
  • Classic styles: Australian Mataro expression of Mourvedre lineage with dark-fruit savory profile · Full-bodied red with high tannin and elevated alcohol
  • Style examples: Barossa Mataro · McLaren Vale Mataro

Common questions

Is Mataro a red or white grape variety?
Mataro is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Mataro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mataro include black plum, blackberry and garrigue herbs. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What is Mataro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mataro is most commonly confused with Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Mataro grown?
Classic regions for Mataro include Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and South Australia.

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